MRS PUFF – A1121464

MRS PUFF – A1121464

**SAFER : AVERAGE HOME**

FEMALE, BLUE / WHITE, AM PIT BULL TER MIX, 3 yrs
STRAY – ONHOLDHERE, HOLD FOR ID Reason STRAY
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 08/10/2017, From NY 10451, DueOut Date 08/15/2017

Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3-4 Microchip noted on Intake? n History : stray Subjective: Observed Behavior – wags tail, allows exam Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective P = 80 R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: clean teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA,Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: no SS seen MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, scabs on ventral neck and shoulders CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment; pyoderma Plan: cephalexin 500mg bid x 10d Prognosis: good SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Weight 65.8

A volunteer writes: Mrs. Puff…a cloud of softness, easy peasy and calm, her name so appropriate. Quiet in her kennel, she’s a gem on leash, never pulling as she enjoys the scents the street has to offer. Wagging her tail softly at everyone we pass, she’s happy to make new friends, then sit for a treat which she takes gently. Everything about her is soft and easy, until she sees a squirrel in the park she thinks might be fun to meet. But even at that, she’s easily dissuaded once the squirrel shows lack of interest. Mrs. Puff is the perfect model, holding a pose, not in a hurry, enjoying some petting and giving me a gentle kiss. She’s an oasis in the midst of a harried day, the perfect dog to come home to and tell about your day. An avid listener, a gentle soul, I felt my worries melt away when I was with her. In group play she continues her theme of being polite and soft as she greets other dogs. Hopping back into her kennel when our time was over, Mrs. Puff settled on her bed in a cloud of soft and easy, and with a hopeful look back at me as I promised her that her new person or family would find her soon.

Another volunteer writes: Mrs. Puff can always be found looking regal and elegant on her bed. I’ve met her several times now, and she is always the gentlest, sweetest, most respectful dog I’ve ever met. She loves other dogs and has been a greeter dog in playgroup, loves to meet new people and give soft kisses, and when off leash in the yard, brings a toy over to me to play tug. Let her win, and she brings it back for another game. How sweet is that? Staff loves her, volunteers love her, everyone who has met her loves her. Which is why she was the featured dog in Max’s ACC concert on August 12th. She’s waiting for that one true love to meet her and want to make her theirs. She’s perfection in my opinion, so don’t wait too long.

BEHAVIOR :

KNOWN HISTORY: None
Unaltered female, stray

SAFER ASSESSMENT:
Look: 1. Dog leans forward to lick the Assessor’s face with tail wagging, ears back and eyes averted.
Sensitivity: 1. Dog leans into the Assessor, eyes soft or squinty, soft and loose body
Tag: 1. Dog assumes play position and joins the game, indicates play with soft ‘popping’ of the body, etc.
Squeeze 1/ 2: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Her eyes are averted and her ears are relaxed
Toy 1. Dog keeps a firm grip, body soft. She does not place her body between you and the toy.
Summary: Mrs Puff displayed no concerning behavior during her handling assessment.

PLAYGROUP:
Mrs Puff is polite and tolerant when greeting dogs in the care center. She is playful and bouncy with other playful dogs.  History is unknown due to arriving as a stray.  The behavior department feels she would be most compatible with other social, or tolerant dogs.
8/10: When introduced off leash to other dogs, Mrs Puff is soft and polite when greeting.
8/11: Mrs Puff continues to be soft and polite when greeting.
8/12-14: Mrs Puff greets male and female dogs politely and engages in soft bouncy play with other playful females.

INTAKE BEHAVIOR
During intake, Mrs. Puff allowed all handling.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
During her initial medical exam, Mrs Puff was social and allowed all handling.

ENERGY LEVEL:
We have no history on Mrs Puff so we cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment. In the care center, Mrs Puff displays calm with a medium level of energy.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Average (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)

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